Dash Components

Tom's Offroad carries early Bronco dash components including dash pads, instrument bezels, switch panels, radio delete plates, and complete dashboard restoration kits. The factory dash pad is prone to cracking and shrinking with age, making replacement one of the most impactful interior improvements in a restoration. Both reproduction OEM-style and custom billet dash panels are available.

Removing the early Bronco dash involves disconnecting the battery, removing the instrument cluster, all dash-mounted switches and controls, the radio, and the glove box. The dash pad is typically secured by screws along the top edge and the windshield frame must be folded down to access these screws. Photograph all wiring connections before unplugging anything to simplify reassembly.

Dash light failures on the early Bronco are commonly caused by burned-out instrument bulbs, a faulty headlight switch that controls dash dimmer, a blown fuse on the instrument circuit, or a poor ground at the instrument cluster. Start troubleshooting by pulling the headlight switch and checking for power, then inspect each bulb socket. The instrument cluster's ground wire is a frequent culprit on trucks with aging wiring.

Yes, modernizing the early Bronco dash with Dakota Digital gauges, billet toggle switch panels, and USB charging ports is a popular restomod upgrade. Custom billet dash panels are available that retain the factory mounting locations while providing a cleaner, more modern aesthetic. Mounting an aftermarket radio or touchscreen head unit requires a modified or custom radio delete panel to fill the factory opening cleanly.

Early Bronco dash pads were typically black on most production trucks, with some interior color variations depending on trim level and year. The correct interior color for your specific truck is identified by the interior trim code on the door jamb data tag. Tom's Offroad carries reproduction dash pads in black, which is correct for the majority of early Bronco configurations.